2nd Grade

Dear Parents,

Welcome! My name is Cindy Bauer and I am the second grade teacher. I am blessed to have the opportunity to teach at Greater Works Christian School. I am a graduate of Carlow College with a degree in Elementary Education and I hold a PA Instructional I certificate. Before the birth of my daughter, I taught second grade for seven years. My most recent teaching experience has been instructing reading and tutoring to elementary students using Orton-Gillingham based methods. I have also been trained in visual phonics.

I have three children and a dog, Maggie. My oldest daughter will be a junior in college, my middle son will be a senior in high school, and my youngest son will enter into the eighth grade. In my spare time I enjoy being active with my family, reading, running, and baking.I gave my life to Christ 14 years ago. I was walking on a treadmill and reading a book by Joyce Meyers. My family and I have been active in our church ever since. I have served in the helps, children’s, and outreach ministries. All three of my children have been involved in serving at our church. My favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”

My classroom is a welcoming, safe, nonthreatening, and caring environment. From the moment my students enter my classroom, I want them to feel loved, cared for, and respected. I look forward to meeting you and your students!

2nd GRADE

Greater Works Christian School multi-faceted curriculum is designed to help students in every area of life – spiritually, academically, physically, socially and emotionally. An individualized approach helps each child reach his/her God-given potential. The curriculum teaches lessons from a Biblical perspective and allows students to apply scriptural principles to their daily lives.

Language: The course focuses on grammar, the writing process, mechanics, and spelling. The students will write stories, friendly letters, and poetry.

Penmanship: The students begin to learn cursive handwriting.

Reading: Students will be given instruction in phonics, decoding, and comprehension. Students will be taught in small and large reading groups. Students will read orally to the teacher.

History: Learn about different types of communities and the people who work in them.

Science: The major areas of study include plants, animals, the body, teeth, and nutrition.

Health: Students will learn how to take care of their bodies to be healthy. In addition, they will learn about manners and safety.

SPECIAL SUBJECTS

Character Development, Missions, Physical Education, Spanish, Music

ACADEMIC EVALUATION

Students are assessed by qualified teachers using both objective and subjective data to determine grade-level readiness. Grading is completed during four (nine-week) report periods. Parent conferences are held following the first grading period. Additional conferences are scheduled upon request.

2nd GRADE

Please write your child’s name on everything. Please bring in your child’s school supplies during parent/teacher orientation and place in your child’s locker. At parent/teacher orientation, we also need to know how your child will leave school daily, by bus or parent pick-up.